Impact of route of delivery on continence and sexual function.
Urinary and fecal incontinence have been linked to pregnancy and childbirth. This article reviews the rates of pelvic floor dysfunction following vaginal delivery and cesarean section as cited in short-term and long-term follow-up studies.
Wohlrab
Kyle J
KJ
Division of Urogynecology, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Division of Urogynecology, Women and Infants' Hospital of Rhode Island, 695 Eddy Street, Suite 12, Providence, RI 02903, USA. kwohlrab@wihri.org
Rardin
Charles R
CR
D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology